News

  • Flu infections surge in 2022

    Colac Otway flu cases surged in 2022 after COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions kept cases low in the preceding two years.

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  • Cooriemungle egg farm plan

    Colac and district egg producers could expect a new competitor soon, after Corangamite Shire Council received a permit application for a three-hectare chicken farm at a former Cooriemungle dairy.

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  • Thousands raised for foundation

    Colac women have united to hear personal breast cancer stories, while raising money for the McGrath Foundation.

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  • Seachange for young doc

    Apollo Bay’s new GP registrar Dr Davy Wong is relishing the responsibility of his role and his proximity to the beautiful south-west coastal waters.

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  • Colac team’s terrific truck trip

    A dedicated group of Colac truckies and kids have led a fleet of almost 200 motorbikes and trucks along Victoria’s major highway for a Camp Quality fundraiser.

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  • Beeac phone tower nearly ready after delays

    A Beeac phone tower is “very close to completion”, with 700 metres of trenching being the last piece of the puzzle.

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  • Garden oasis set to stimulate health

    An outdoor children’s therapeutic space at Colac Area Health will provide sensory stimulation and create opportunities for expression and creativity.

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  • Colac could fly rainbow flag

    Colac Otway Shire Council could join its neighbours in flying a rainbow flag to recognise IDAHOBIT and support the shire’s LGBTQIA+ community.

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